Sri Lanka launches five-year national action plan to combat human traffickingPosted by Editor on January 29, 2026 - 8:12 amThe National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) officially launched the National Strategic Action Plan to Monitor and Combat Human Trafficking (2026–2030) on 28 January 2026, reaffirming Sri Lanka’s strong commitment to eliminating all forms of human trafficking and strengthening coordinated national responses. Parinda Ranasinghe Jr., PC, Attorney General of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Chair of the NAHTTF, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha; and Kristin Parco, IOM Chief of Mission in Sri Lanka and Maldives. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated, “Caring for trafficking survivors in Sri Lanka requires a holistic, gender-sensitive, and survivor-centred approach that addresses both immediate protection and long-term recovery. “For over a decade, IOM has worked closely with the Government of Sri Lanka and is honoured to have supported the development of this Action Plan,” said Kristin Parco, IOM Chief of Mission in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. For more information, please contact:National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force: nahttfsrilanka@gmail.comIOM Sri Lanka: iomcolombo@iom.int